Marble Cake

recipe

• Step 1
  Preheat the oven to 180°C. Mix the melted butter, sugar and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
• Step 2
  Add the eggs one by one and mix using a whisk.
• Step 3
  Add the baking powder and flour and mix until smooth.
• Step 4
  Divide the batter into two bowls. In one of the bowls, add the sifted cocoa powder and mix.
• Step 5
  Grease a loaf pan with butter and add the batter, alternating between both.
• Step 6
  Using the end of a knife, mix the dough to add the marble effect.
• Step 7
  Bake for 40 minutes at 180°C.
• Step 8
  In the meantime, to make the frosting, melt the chocolate in a water bath or in the microwave.
• Step 9
  Chop the almonds using a knife.
• Step 10
  Pour 3 tablespoons of oil into the melted chocolate. Add a pinch of salt and the chopped almonds and mix.
• Step 11
  Remove the cake from the oven and let it chill on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes.
• Step 12
  Pour the frosting on the cooled cake and enjoy!